FRACTIONS


Changing a Mixed Number to an
Improper Fraction

It is sometimes necessary to change a Mixed Number to an

Improper Fraction.

This is done in three easy steps.





The Mixed Number

4
3

8




Step 1:

Multiply the whole number by the denominator.


4
3

8


4   x  8  =  32




Step 2:

To that number, in this case 32, add the numerator.


4
3

8


32  +  3  =  35




Step 3:

The 35 becomes the new numerator of the improper fraction.

The denominator stays the same.


4
3

8
=
35

8



The Improper Fraction

35

8
is the
Improper Fraction
for the
Mixed Number
4
3

8




RULE

Changing a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction
Whole Number x Denominator + Numerator = New Numerator

The Denominator stays the same.